Wincanton 1.30 A tricky puzzle of a race to open today’s ITV cards . Magic Saint is well handicapped these days but has been running for the most part in weak hunter chases and was pulled up when returned to competitive company last time out. Prince Quali was easy to back on the return to action , but that was over hurdles and back chasing could show more. Not a race I want to bet in
Newcastle 1.40 Newcastle is a late substitute meeting for Sandown being called off & this weak looking novice hurdle is not a race I would dream of betting in
Wincanton 2.05 Fourofakind goes for a shrewd yard , but has been with this stable for a while now and has not shown any sign of life so far , so at 5’2 this evening is easily passed over. One I like at a price Daany who was 2nd to a decent type at this track on soft ground & on that effort off this lowly mark should have a decent EW chance . Advised Bet 1pt ew Daany 10’1 / 9’1 firms offering 4 places
Newcastle 2.15 Another non event novice race and we can move on quickly
Wincanton 2.40 Georges Saint is the current favourite off the back of 2 wins , the last of those the race did fall apart at the seams and a 7lb rise probably asks quite a question of him. Huelgoat seems to prefer better ground , while Go Steady is on the downgrade in handicaps ; he does act on heavy ground. Jacamar is very well handicapped these days and it was a return to form last time & must have decent claims if in the same form. Advised Bet Jacamar 1pt ew @ 5’1
Newcastle 2.50 Goodoldbill was a scorer at this track last time out , but was woeful prior to that & I would be doubtful of him backing that up. Carrigeen Castle was up with the pace before fitness told last time out and no surprise to see a good run, while stable mate Great Raffles should also be competitive. A race I am finding a selection hard to nail down , so I will pass
Wincanton 3.15 Individualiste is the current 7’4 fav this evening , but I would have questions to the form of the latest win . There are plenty of dangers in the unexposed ones , namely Don’t Rightly Know & Intimate who could improve past the fav. Not a race I am betting in
Newcastle 3.25 A very low quality filler race and I am not interested in betting in